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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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